Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 05:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Rico CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 22. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Rico CO
 37.57°N 108.03°W (Elev. 10728 ft)
12:41 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
6pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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